{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-questions-template-js","path":"/questions-and-answers/what-type-of-cannabis-can-i-use-for-moderate-high-blood-pressure","result":{"data":{"question":{"title":"What type of cannabis can I use for moderate high blood pressure ","slug":"what-type-of-cannabis-can-i-use-for-moderate-high-blood-pressure","createdAt":"October 8, 2020","image":null,"tags":[],"childMarkdownRemark":{"excerpt":"Hello there! THC temporarily increases blood pressure and heart rate,  so it should be taken cautiously if you have…","html":"<hr>\n<p>Hello there!</p>\n<p>THC temporarily increases blood pressure and heart rate,  so it should be taken cautiously if you have significant  cardiovascular risk factors.</p>\n<p>However, studies suggest that prolonged administration of THC, in both humans and experimental  animals, lowers both blood pressure and heart rate. Animal studies suggest that this may be due to a reduction in adrenergic tone, which is also how beta-blockers, such as metoprolol, work as anti-hypertensives.\n<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2228270/\">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2228270/</a></p>\n<p>Additionally, as a smooth muscle dilator, THC relaxes the walls of the arteries, which results in lower blood pressure; this is also how cannabis opens the airways (bronchodiation) and has saved the lives of many asthmatics caught in an attack without their rescue inhaler.\n<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2228270/\">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2228270/</a></p>\n<p>Also, a study published last year found that a 600mg dose of CBD reduced  blood  pressure while resting, as well as when under physical or mental  stress.\n<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5470879/#B7\">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5470879/#B7</a></p>\n<p>drkim</p>\n<hr>\n<p>High CBD strains to consider:\nACDC - a 20:1 sativa strain\nRingo's Gift - a 25:1 hybrid strain\nCharlotte's Web - a 30:1 sativa strain\nHarlequin - a 5:2 sativa strain\nSweet and Sour Widow - a 1:1 indica strain\nPennywise - a 1:1 indica strain\nCannatonic - a 3:1 hybrid strain</p>\n<p>You should keep a log to see if the addition of the CBD:THC  to your regimen has had a positive effect on your blood pressure.  </p>\n<p>Hope this helps!</p>\n<p>drkim</p>","timeToRead":1}},"defaultImage":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5,"src":"/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/a07a5/question-default-image.jpg","srcSet":"/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/decd9/question-default-image.jpg 150w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/15aed/question-default-image.jpg 300w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/a07a5/question-default-image.jpg 600w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/701ee/question-default-image.jpg 800w","srcWebp":"/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/483a3/question-default-image.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/e8bcc/question-default-image.webp 150w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/4fec1/question-default-image.webp 300w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/483a3/question-default-image.webp 600w,\n/static/1e164eb4ee29aff63b63675577d389d3/2ad7f/question-default-image.webp 800w","sizes":"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"}}}},"pageContext":{"id":12113,"slug":"what-type-of-cannabis-can-i-use-for-moderate-high-blood-pressure","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}